Meerlust Pinot Noir 2023 vs Villa by Errazuriz 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £29.99 | £29.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Meerlust | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Region | Stellenbosch | — |
| Country | South Africa | Chile |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2023
Meerlust Pinot Noir is a refined and elegantly structured expression of Pinot Noir from the coastal Stellenbosch region, grown on granitic soils at the Compagniesdrift terroir. The cooling maritime influence of False Bay slows ripening and preserves natural acidity, producing a Pinot Noir of real finesse, complexity and layered character. Why You'll Love It Meerlust Estate has been owned by the Myburgh family since 1756, and under the guidance of eighth-generation Hannes Myburgh and winemaker Wim Truter, the estate combines centuries of tradition with modern winemaking expertise to craft elegant, terroir-driven wines from Stellenbosch. Pinot Noir is one of the most demanding varieties to grow and vinify, and Meerlust's Compagniesdrift terroir, with its granitic soils and cooling sea influence, is ideally suited to producing Pinot of real distinction. This is Cape Pinot Noir at its most refined. Vineyard & Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness from selected blocks at the Compagniesdrift terroir, then destemmed and gently crushed into small fermenters. Fermentation proceeds with minimal extraction to preserve elegance and finesse. Post-fermentation, the wine is matured in a combination of new and second-fill 300-litre barrels to develop structure and complexity before bottling. Tasting Notes Vibrant garnet in colour with a youthful appearance. Lifted floral perfume on the nose with brooding red berries, earthy wild mushrooms and hints of spice. The palate displays pure Pinot fruit, red cherry and musk flavours, fresh acidity, layered complexity and fine, powdery tannins on the finish. Perfect Pairings A wonderfully versatile Pinot Noir. Excellent with duck, Parma ham, roasted chicken and grilled line fish. Also a natural partner for tuna, wild mushrooms and traditional cheeses. Grape Variety Pinot Noir 100%
Villa by Errazuriz 2022
Villa by Errazuriz is a refined, structured red wine from the Don Maximiano vineyard in Chile's Aconcagua Valley, one of the country's most prestigious wine-growing regions. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon , Carmenere, and Petit Verdot from some of the estate's oldest vines, it delivers fresh red fruit, elegant tannins, and a vertical, precise character that reflects the valley's unique terroir. A benchmark expression of Chilean fine wine from one of the country's most celebrated producers. Why You'll Love It Errazuriz is one of Chile's great wine dynasties, and the Don Maximiano estate in the Aconcagua Valley is their crown jewel. Villa is the estate's approachable expression, drawing on the same exceptional vineyard blocks as the flagship Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve but crafted for earlier enjoyment. The combination of volcanic and alluvial soils, hillside aspect, and the cooling Pacific breezes that enter the valley each evening produces wines of remarkable freshness and precision. At this price, it is one of the most compelling bottles from South America. Vineyard & Production The grapes are sourced from the Don Maximiano vineyard in the Aconcagua Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in 1978 and Carmenere planted in 1993 grow on north and northeast-facing hillsides with slopes of 5-25 degrees. The volcanic, colluvial, and alluvial soils with 30-50% stone content provide excellent drainage and low to moderate vigour, concentrating flavour naturally. The long dry season with moderately warm days is tempered by soft evening breezes from the Pacific, preserving natural acidity and aromatic freshness. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (35% new), with 5% in concrete egg and 5% in foudre, adding complexity and texture while maintaining the wine's fresh, vertical character. Tasting Notes Bright ruby red in colour with violet sparkles. The nose offers aromas of fresh rose petals, pomegranate, strawberry, and raspberry, with soft notes of to
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